Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award
Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award supports scholars and professionals in U.S.-based research and lecturing to deepen understanding of NATO and debate on peace, security, and defense.
Funder: Fulbright Canada
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application, noon CET)
Funding Amounts: EUR 9,000 for three months, plus EUR 2,000 travel stipend
Summary: Supports U.S.-based research and lecturing that deepen understanding of NATO and debate on peace, security, and defense.
Key Information: Applicants must be citizens of a NATO member country other than the United States and arrange a U.S. host affiliation.
Description
The Fulbright-NATO Security Studies Award is part of the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program and is presented by Fulbright Canada, with applications routed to the administering office through the NATO program. It supports postdoctoral researchers, professors, and professionals undertaking three months of research, lecturing, or both at a U.S. institution. Its goal is to foster awareness and understanding of NATO and increase debate on peace, security, and defense-related issues at institutions of higher education in the United States and Europe.
Supported fields include cybersecurity, military history, nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, peace and security, security studies, and transatlantic studies. Other fields are eligible when the proposed research or course has a strong NATO connection. Participants also receive pre-departure support, in-country programming, and access to the Fulbright alumni network.
